1. Resource Teacher for the Gifted Oakridge Elementary School
Greg Chapuis
Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Oakridge Elementary School
February, 2017
Introduction

2. Virginia Gifted Regulations
Virginia Department of Education regulations state that each school district must develop a plan to identify and provide services to those students who have learning needs beyond the regular instructional program.

3. APS Compliance with VA Regulations
Identify students who require services
Establish and provide continuous educational services to match the needs of gifted learners
Train teachers in ways to provide services
Support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of gifted students in their area(s) of identification

4. Gifted Services Identification
Specific Academic Aptitude
Grades K-12
Visual or Performing Arts
Grades 3-12
English (Reading and Writing)
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Visual Art
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music (instruments taught in APS)

5. Screening for Gifted Services
Formal Measures
Informal Measures
Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Discuss classroom data
Review of testing information
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT2)
School-based assessments
Teacher feedback
Parent information
Honors/Awards
Student participation in events or competitions

6. A Typical Timeline
February = Teacher’s work with the RTG to compile a list of students to refer for gifted services.
March = The teacher talks with the parent about the referral at Spring conferences.
March – early-May = Teachers gather documentation (products that go beyond grade-level expectations) for referred students.
March – early-May = The RTG administers additional assessments & compiles documentation for the eligibility committee.
late-May = A committee meets to determine eligibility. Parents are informed of the committee’s decision.

7. Gifted Services Referrals
Who can make a referral?
Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
Classroom teacher(s)
Resource Teacher for the Gifted (RTG)
Community leaders
School Administrators
Students
Referrals can be made at any point in the year until April 1st
Referrals made after April 1st are held until the next school year
Referral forms can be found at:
services/eligibility/

8. Eligibility Criteria: Specific Academic Area (Gr. K-12)
School-based Assessment Data (based on referred area)
Writing samples
Math problem solving (ex. Exemplars)
SOL scores
Other work samples
Teacher rating form
Alternative measures as needed
(We also ask parents to complete a questionnaire about their child.)
Nationally-Normed Assessments
Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (KBIT-2) for referred K/1 students
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) screener for ALL Grade 2 students
Cognitive Abilities Test (CogaT) screener for ALL Grade 4 students
Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted Students (TOMAGS) as needed

9. Gifted Services Eligibility Decisions
Decisions are made by a school-based committee
Committee members include:
Principal
Assistant Principal
Classroom teacher(s)
Resource Teacher for the Gifted (RTG)
Math Coach*
Reading Specialist*
School Counselor*

10. Appeals Process
An Appeal is available to families following the eligibility process:
Appeals begin at the school level with the principal (in writing)
A second level of appeal is a county-wide Gifted Services Administrative Appeals Committee (must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the school level committee decision)

11. Parent Resources APS Gifted Services
Gifted Services Advisory Committee
Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG)
National Association for the Gifted (NAGC)
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)

12. Contact Information
Greg Chapuis, Resource Teacher for the Gifted
Phone:
Cheryl McCullough, Supervisor of Gifted Services
Phone: